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N325 JLM

1996 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,203 mi
Last recorded144,203 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN325 JLM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 144,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 141,538 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 137,158 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 137,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement Both Sides. (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 122,385 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 113,556 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 102,762 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 102,762 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 95,586 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 88,205 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 80,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 70,683 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 60,490 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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N325 JLM is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1996 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 120,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N325 JLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N325 JLM is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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